171Certificates in relation to other assets

171 Certificates in relation to other assets

(1) This section applies if: (a) an asset becomes an asset of the Commonwealth under this Part; and (b) there is lodged with an assets official a certificate that: (i) is signed by an authorised person; and (ii) identifies the asset; and (iii) states that the asset has, under this Part, become an asset of the Commonwealth. (2) The assets official may: (a) deal with, and give effect to, the certificate as if the certificate were a proper and appropriate instrument for transactions in relation to assets of that kind; and (b) make such entries in the register as are necessary having regard to the effect of section 166. (3) A document that appears to be a certificate under subsection (1) is taken to be such a certificate and to have been properly given unless the contrary is established. (4) In this section:

assets official means a person or authority who, under the law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory, has responsibility for keeping a register in relation to assets of the kind concerned.